Submitted by the Animal League   My name is Fritos and I am a 2.5yr old male Domestic Shorthair Blend and I weigh about 10 pounds.  I am a pretty laid-back kind of kitty and not much seems to bother me. ...
LEESBURG, Fla. –  Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student course and laboratory fees for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of...
It’s time to plant caladium bulbs! Members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling bulbs on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, outside the Garden Club building, located at 849 West Avenue.  Price is 6...
Jean Gibson, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has announced that tickets to this year’s  Walk “Bless My Bloomers” are now on sale.  This year’s event features six lovely Clermont gardens and will be held on Saturday, October...
Clermont Performing Arts Center is presenting a spectacular 2020 season of themed- entertainment. Impressions In Time - Relive magical moments while creating new ones. Enjoy the January lineup. January 9 at 2:00 pm “You Are There, Too!” series hosted by Emmy and Peabody...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter Lightyear is a reimagined story for the character Buzz Lightyear, from the classic Toy Story movies. In this film, Buzz Lightyear is not a toy, but a living, breathing space ranger. Buzz (voiced by...
A transformation is being seen in historic downtown Clermont as the city's economic base strengthens and renovations continue. Many South Lake residents are new to the area and don't realize that Clermont, specifically historic downtown Clermont, is rich in historic memories. Do...
by A Forever Home Animal Rescue After 13 years of dedicated service, A Forever Home Animal Rescue (AFHAR) in Tavares, Florida has lost its building lease and is now desperately seeking to purchase a property to call home, along with...
The following is in response by Pulte Homes to an article submitted by Steve Smith of New Beginnings to the South Lake Tablet. submitted by Kathleen Hugo, representing Pulte Homes This is in response to the article titled “Affordable Housing in...
submitted by the Animal League Hello everyone!  My name is James Cagne and I am a 4-year-old, 28 pound, male Beagle/Pointer blend.  My friends at The Animal League say I am the sweetest and most gentle, loving boy.  I can...
Clermont Oncology Medical Office -  Last night Clermont City Council approved a site re-designation from worship/school use to office use in a 4-1 vote. Councilmember Jim Purvis voted no. The site is a 5.5-acre (+/-) parcel located on the northwest corner...
South Lake Events Leading up to July 4th Spectaculars June 8   Winter Garden -  Summer Sidewalk Sale & Live Music June 15  - Clermont  Wine Stroll in Downtown Clermont (Hosted by Corelli's Pantry)   June 22  - Clermont  Mega Food Truck Rally on...
The Dark Side turned a bit brighter for a special occasion at AdventHealth for Women, as Darth Vader and some dedicated Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion greeted newborn babies and families in celebration of May 4 – “Star Wars Day.” Members...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport in Florida held a Young Eagles Rally on Saturday, December 17, 2022. These flights are designed to give young people their first experience in the...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday, July 31 at 11:15 a.m. to discuss Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding. The meeting will be held virtually; access to the agenda and...
Tickets are on sale for extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Main Stage performances, Friday Night Shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Monents are all part of CPAC season's line up.   Enjoy an evening out....
Lake County and the Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the nation’s largest collegiate beach volleyball tournament at the Hickory Point Beach sand volleyball complex this weekend, beginning today and running through April 18. Matches begin at 8...
Lake-Sumter State College’s student clubs College Democrats and College Republicans are hosting local political candidates that are running for state legislature seats in this year’s elections. Each candidate will have three to four minutes to give a speech. After...
OAKLAND, FL — For Sgt. Anthony Vitale and K9 Chase, the Feb. 9 Town Commission meeting was bittersweet. The occasion officially marked K9 Chase’s retirement and Sgt. Vitale’s acceptance of the Police Chief’s Award. In 2016, Sgt. Vitale approached the...
Historic Downtown Winter Garden serves as the perfect backdrop for a traditional, down-home Independence Day Celebration. The Winter Garden Farmers Market Independence Day Celebration offers wholesome family fun with a Life-Size Family Game Zone, special Snap Chat Photos, Vendor Booth...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) presented Around the World in Fashion on October 29 at Gabby’s Banquet and Event Facility. https://youtu.be/WvbOrSQuzCQ The members of the CWC worked on making the event awesome! Attendees enjoyed lunch and a fashion show provided by Janet Carr...
A little over 1-year ago, the city of Clermont began construction on the 10-acre project called Victory Pointe.  On Friday, July 27, Victory Pointe celebrated its grand opening. City Manager Darren Gray, who has been recognized for his leadership and...
Lake County will continue administering immunizations for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine on Jan 21. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is providing the vaccines for the County’s distribution, to be administered in accordance with Gov. Ron...
Abbott has issued a press release voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed (RTF) liquid formula products. For a list of products and lot numbers included in the recall, click here or call 1-800-986-8540. According...
Since April 9, Groveland retailers have been intercepting counterfeit U.S. currency. The bills ranged from $1 to $100 denominations. Groveland police responded and confirmed the bills are counterfeit. Groveland police conducted the initial investigations and then contacted the U.S....
A curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. starting this evening until lifted. The curfew applies to all unincorporated and incorporated areas of Lake County except where a municipal curfew, which is more strict, has...
Uncle Kenny's BBQ has opened a new restaurant! Uncle Kenny's St. Louis Style Pizza, is located at 157 North Hwy 27, downstairs from Uncle Kenny's BBQ. Build your own regular or gluten-free pizza with a variety of toppings. Publix is Coming to the Hills...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in December including a showing of a holiday movie, two concerts, and the monthly Friends Opera Club.  On Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., watch a holiday classic movie and enjoy...
The Lake County Library System and Lake Sumter State College recently went before Clermont City Council to request a contribution of $76,000 to extend the hours that Cooper Memorial Library would remain open on Fridays and Saturdays during this...
At Home - Clermont is welcoming the community to an Open House on Saturday, July 7. The celebration will include give away gift cards valued from $20-$200 to the first 50 customers in the store who sign up for Insider Perks! It...
On Saturday, October 16 at 2:30 pm, a tribute in honor of Cheryl Fishel will be held on stage during the Pig on the Pond Community Festival. Fishel, the longtime Pig on the Pond Festival event manager, passed away in...
Lecture, Cooper Concert Series, Cooking Demonstration & Opera  The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in November including a Native American history lecture presented by Jim Sawgrass, a musical performance by Lake Concert Band, a cooking demonstration just in...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society Monday evening, April 10th, the lure of our beautiful lakes came to life at the Clermont Historical Society in more ways than one!  Rebecca Stokes Mendoza and Chuck Heddon gave an amazing presentation...
New curriculum partners Lake high schools with INCubatoredu and local businesses   Starting this fall, Lake County high school students will have the opportunity to create business concepts and pitch them to local leaders through a new partnership the district...
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce organizes a 12-week Wellness Challenge, a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall.  Justin Allender of First Green Bank, Glenn Holcomb of Mighty...
Here are only a few things happening this week in South Lake.  Nothing Bundt Cakes just opened.  The heavenly cakes truly melt in your mouth. https://youtu.be/Ala54Cq4Ue0   November 11 - Members of The Kiwanis Club of Clermont place a flag on each veteran's...
Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American military fighters, bombers and airmen who fought in World War II.   The U.S. Armed Forces were segregated in World War II, thus in 1940 the US military selected Tuskegee Institute to train...
Beta Theta has been a long-time supporter of the South Lake Hospital Foundation and its mission to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in our community. Donations to the South Lake Hospital Foundation help to provide...
After 10 years of ministry, New Beginnings of Central Florida has a new leader, Stephanie Harris. “Looking back,” Harris says, “I believe God has been preparing me, in my career and life, for my current role as Executive Director...
Article and Photos By Grant Mollett, M.ED East Ridge High School Recap: The Knights played four games in their fifth week. East Ridge High got the better of cross-town rival South Lake High and secured a win in the MLK Classic...
Sunshine Life Realty recently moved to a new location at 244 Mohawk Rd., Clermont and on Thursday, August 25, members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting to celebrate the move. Sunshine Life Realty is...
This morning, Tuesday, December 3, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares. This year’s...
 "Monday is DAR Day" in the genealogy room at Cooper Memorial Library, 2nd floor. If you have an American revolutionary soldier or civilian in your family or think you might, Daughters of the American Revolution can help you decode documents...
Candidates for Lake County Water Authority Advisory Board ( District 1 ) Marty Proctor  Marty Proctor has lived for over 30 years on Lake Emma near Groveland. He is actively working to influence local city and county politicians. The goals of...
Eleanor and Dave Lofgren recently celebrated their 70thWedding Anniversary.  Many long-time residents of Clermont remember Dave as the principal of Clermont High School. Eleanor is known throughout the community for her service in her church and community. I had the occasion...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce remembered and honored two long-time members of the South Lake business community. Hanks Electric, a family-owned and operated business, closed its doors after the family lost both of their parents within a 9-month span...
In 1957, officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the need to deliver residents a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural gas. These leaders joined together to form a gas utility district, petitioning the Legislature...
submitted by Clermont Historical Society If you are like a lot of people, you remember when everyone made fun of “home remedies.”  Herbs were Grandma’s idea of medicine, not at all like the “real” things we got from doctors and...
Insight Credit Union has officially opened a learning laboratory branch at Lake Minneola High School and recently celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The branch, located inside a classroom building on the high school’s campus, serves as a training facility where...
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